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Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner

President Trump has decided to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a senior administration official. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stabili

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By Caitlin Owens

19 August 2026|1 min read|Axios
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